Compiling Speed figures.
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TheBluesBrother That figure of 38 you have for Rathgar on 28th April seems low. Ran a similar time to Saxon Street (65) carrying only 5lb less.
TS only have Rathgar 17 lower than Saxon.
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True Love (IRE) is a generational talent who spectacularly claimed yesterday's 1000 Guineas at Newmarket. She possesses an absolutely flawless genetic profile, combining the elite, fast-twitch speed of No Nay Never with arguably the greatest female line in the history of the global studbook (tracing directly to Urban Sea). Her RaceIQ tracking data from the Guineas confirms she is not just bred for greatness; she possesses lethal mechanical efficiency, hitting the highest top speed in the Classic field while still accelerating through the line.
"She=s amazing. She=s a monster of a filly, an absolute queen,"
O=Brien said of his eighth winner of this Classic. "It=s very
unusual for a Queen Mary winner to win a Guineas, but she=s an
unusual specimen--I remember at Ascot last year she looked like
a National Hunt mare against two-year-old fillies.
"This place, more than any track in the world, is very
unforgiving. There is nowhere to hide out there," O'Brien added.
"It is very open and the pace is usually on. It is hard for them to
go slow, as they just go at it automatically in those races so I
couldn=t be happier really.
"She would have no bother going back in distance, but I would
imagine she would stay at a mile now for the fillies= races. She
would have the Irish 1,000 Guineas and the Coronation Stakes
on her agenda now. You wouldn=t go any further than a mile."
Lordan said, "She jumped and relaxed beautifully and went
through the race very comfortably. When I asked her to go
forward, she went to the line well. Everything worked out
perfectly today.
Sire Profile: No Nay Never (USA)
No Nay Never (by Scat Daddy) is a premier source of juvenile speed and explosive power.- Progeny Traits: He consistently passes down early physical maturity, sharp tactical speed, and a high cruising gear. His offspring generally excel over sprint trips up to a mile (e.g., Alcohol Free, Ten Sovereigns).
- Conditions: His progeny usually thrive on sounder turf where they can fully engage their fast-twitch muscle fibers, though they possess the sheer class to handle varying conditions.
Female Line (Dam & Broodmare Sire)
The maternal side of this pedigree is nothing short of racing royalty. It provides an ocean of stamina and class.- The Broodmare Sire (Fastnet Rock): A champion Australian sprinter who transitioned into a phenomenal sire and broodmare sire, imparting rugged durability and tactical speed.
- The Dam (Alluringly): Placed 3rd in the Epsom Oaks (G1), she possessed elite middle-distance quality.
- The Deep Family (The Urban Sea Dynasty): The 3rd dam is All Too Beautiful, a Group-winning full sister to Galileo and half-sister to Sea The Stars. The 4th dam is the legendary Urban Sea (Arc winner and the most influential broodmare of the modern era). This bottom line injects bottomless stamina and absolute top-tier quality.
The Cross/Nick
No Nay Never (Scat Daddy line) x Fastnet Rock (Danehill line) This mating is a masterclass in breeding a Classic miler.- The Blend: It layers the raw, explosive 6-furlong speed of No Nay Never over the grinding, 12-furlong Urban Sea/Galileo stamina reserves.
- Result: It creates a filly with the tactical speed to win a Cheveley Park Stakes at two, and the genetic lung capacity to sustain that speed over the Rowley Mile at three.
Conditions Suitability
- Distance: 1 Mile to 1m 4f. She has conquered the mile division, but her pedigree—specifically the Alluringly/Urban Sea bottom half—screams that she will effortlessly handle a step up to 1m 2f, and potentially the 1m 4f of the Epsom Oaks.
- Ground/Going: Versatile. She has the sheer class to handle any turf surface.
- Track Type: Galloping tracks. The Rowley Mile's demanding dip and uphill finish suited her perfectly, proving her stamina reserves.
RaceIQ Data & Form Interpretation
The tracking metrics from yesterday's 1000 Guineas victory reveal a filly operating on a different mechanical level to her peers.- Pace & Speed: Her 0-20mph split of 2.51s (Ranked 10th) shows she wasn't rushed out of the gates, allowing her to settle. Crucially, she clocked the Rank 1 Top Speed of 41.43 MPH, proving she had the most potent turn of foot in the field.
- Stride Efficiency: She averaged a massive 7.71m stride length (Ranked 4th) with a peak of 8.00m. This is an enormous stride for a filly, allowing her to cover ground with minimal cardiovascular strain.
- Finishing Speed: Her FSP of 100.67% (Ranked 1st) is the most important metric. Despite hitting over 41 MPH, she was still accelerating relative to her average race speed across the line. She was running away from them at the finish, heavily implying she will stay further than a mile.
"She=s amazing. She=s a monster of a filly, an absolute queen,"
O=Brien said of his eighth winner of this Classic. "It=s very
unusual for a Queen Mary winner to win a Guineas, but she=s an
unusual specimen--I remember at Ascot last year she looked like
a National Hunt mare against two-year-old fillies.
"This place, more than any track in the world, is very
unforgiving. There is nowhere to hide out there," O'Brien added.
"It is very open and the pace is usually on. It is hard for them to
go slow, as they just go at it automatically in those races so I
couldn=t be happier really.
"She would have no bother going back in distance, but I would
imagine she would stay at a mile now for the fillies= races. She
would have the Irish 1,000 Guineas and the Coronation Stakes
on her agenda now. You wouldn=t go any further than a mile."
Lordan said, "She jumped and relaxed beautifully and went
through the race very comfortably. When I asked her to go
forward, she went to the line well. Everything worked out
perfectly today.